Category Archives: floral dress

Lisa always looks put together and does it in a natural way. This was a weekend morning and she’s sporting a long floral skirt that’s high waisted with a tight tank to show her naturally thin body. Her accessories are minimal, and I really like the addition of a few gold bangles. Miami is hot, and it’s hard to not wear cut off shorts every day – you kind of really have to think about your wardrobe from a “it’s hot as hell” perspective.

Lisa is currently raising these adorable little girls, while continuing her involvement in several Miami charities. She and her family live on Miami Beach.

Bronwyn is not Parisian – she actually hails from Miami, and now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bronwyn has been modeling for years, and currently with all her experience as a client, is representing artists. One of her clients is famed photographer, Greg Lotus who currently shot the cover of the August Playboy. Greg’s work can be seen in Vogue, W, Vanity Fair, Out etc.. Bronwyn is surrounded by the creative, after being in the fashion industry modeling for years – – – I want to hang out with Bronwyn and Greg for a few hours!!

I spotted Bronwyn (even though we had been connected through several people) at a famed Mill Valley spot, The Sweetwater Music Hall. It was a week day morning, and a beautiful, chic and sophisticated woman sat sipping coffee at the bar. Bronwyn has that I’m “somebody” model look, but not in an offensive way – because it’s all unintentional. Bronwyn is sweet, kind and hails from a family filled with loving, fun people –

Now back to Bronwyn’s dress – – -Betsey Johnson and I have been best friends for years, ever since I would sift through her sales basket in her Coconut Grove Store (which has been closed for years). I’m lying, but in my imagination Betsey and I were great friends. She did cart wheels at the end of all her runway shows, and I once exchanged words with her cool daughter, Lulu when I was living in NYC working in fashion.

My passion for Betsey was formed early in my fashion development. I actually wore a Betsey Johnson plaid, punk looking dress to every Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Quinceanera and debutante coming out party -remember I grew up in Miami, we had lots of parties from the age of 12-16. I knew most of the salespeople in the Miami store, only because I felt it was okay to hang around the store as it were a contemporary art museum…looking, but not purchasing any of the great works.

The women in the Miami store were gorgeous – after all, it was Miami. They weren’t totally hip, like their Colombus Avenue counterparts. But Miami salespeople, made Betsey Johnson clothing damn sexy..and as inappropriate as it sounds now, that 11 year old child wanted to look just like them. I promised myself, I would one day work at Betsey Johnson.

Betsey’s clothing was a combination of funky, sexy, cool and didn’t follow any particular seasonal trend. Even at 11, I could spot a Betsey Johnson garment – – she stuck to her fashion ideals, and continued to be unique. I never did get that job at BetseyJohnson, but always appreciate how her clothing somehow, made me feel passionate and excited to be a part of the crazy, artistic world of fashion – – even if her stores didn’t take returns (store credit).

I know Betsey still does cartwheels at the end of all her runway shows – -She makes fashion fun and lighthearted – – As is should be. Here’s a shot of Bronwyn is the ocean – looking chic in a black bikini and you can peak at her discreet tattoo.

Seth is my brother. His son asked him to wear a dress this fine Sunday morning, and Seth did just that. His son just turned two, and it’s amazing when children don’t yet understand gender roles created by society. These roles are unfortunate and I am proud of my brother for being comfortable enough in his own skin to don a dress. Now, he does live in “hipsterville”, so I wouldn’t be surprised if every male starts wearing floral dresses and Jeans down Robertson..at least you will know who started the trend.

Hope you have a great Sunday. And take this moment to think about how we can all let our kids be free..be creative…without old fashion gender stereotypes stopping us.. Oh and look at his feet,